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SL59 FTZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,054 mi
Last recorded64,054 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 FTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,054 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,778 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 62,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall heavily cracked/perished 175x65x14 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175x65x14 cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noise from joint when wheel rotated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 61,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175x65x14 cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noise from joint when wheel rotated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,251 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 57,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,773 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 52,773 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,219 miles

engine cooling fan u/s

Fail 11 Jan 2017 49,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre section mt broken

Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,479 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 45,462 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 41,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres slightly perished

sump/engine leaking oil

Fail 20 Dec 2014 41,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has a screw in it

sump/engine leaking oil

Pass 19 Jul 2014 34,338 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 34,338 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,121 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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SL59 FTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL59 FTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL59 FTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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